Mental Health Consultant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• A doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.
• One year of specialized experience conducting mental health assessments, providing individual and group treatment, and working as part of a multidisciplinary team; education cannot substitute for this experience.
• A current, active, valid, unrestricted clinical license to practice psychology independently from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction.
• Must provide a copy of the clinical license with the application.
• Must meet credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
• Must obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Must complete required background investigation and suitability or fitness determination.
• Must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
• Must complete pre-employment screening and submit to random drug testing, including random urinalysis.
• Must complete a pre-placement medical examination and immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact, and other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
• Must complete tuberculosis testing and/or provide a record of tuberculosis testing.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Must complete a one-year probationary period.
• Must use direct deposit for pay.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial evaluations to propose mental health interventions.
• Provide evidence-based treatment using behavioral, cognitive, and motivational approaches.
• Provide primary care providers and staff with regular, concise feedback on referred patients’ status and recommendations for team-based care.
• Implement psychoeducational classes targeting high-frequency diagnoses in the primary care clinic.
• Document patient encounter information in the electronic health record.

Benefits

• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.